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Weight

13-15 lbs

Height

10-11 inches

Color(s)

black, white, brown, gray, cream or particolor

Overview

The Lhasa Apso originated in Tibet, and were only bred by holy men and nobles. Thought to bring good luck, this breed was considered to be sacred. For this reason, the Lhasa were used as watchdogs in monasteries for over 2000 years. They are highly intelligent, with keen instinct and acute hearing.

Character

The Lhasa Apso is a hardy and vigorous breed. They are wary and suspicious of strangers. They exude an air of dignity and also comedy. They are considered to be one of the most affectionate breeds with their main function as that of a companion.

Temperament

The Lhasa Apso displays a dual temperament. They are highly expressive of their love and devotion, but have a mind of their own and want everything their way. They are lively and spirited with spontaneous gaiety. The Lhasa is not recommended for families with small children, or in homes where there are rough or ill behaved children. They make excellent watchdogs because of their heightened sense of hearing. They prefer to be the only pet and thrive on attention. They do not like to be
left alone for extended periods of time. For this reason they are not well suited for a two career family. They have a tendency to bite if angered or surprised.

Care

The Lhasa Apso requires daily brushing to prevent tangles and mats. Their coat, if grown long, is extremely high maintenance. They may be bathed or dry shampooed on a regular basis or as necessary. They are very prone to ear infections and eye problems, so check-ups and regular cleaning are important. The Lhasa is susceptible to skin problems if not kept free of parasites. Kidney disease is the most serious health problem found in this breed.

Coat

The Lhasa Apso has a heavy double-coat that is draped over the entire body. Their long coat serves as an insulation barrier, keeping them warm in the winter and cool in the summer. The coat grows to floor length, even covering the eyes, which are protected by long eyelashes. The texture of the coat is neither soft nor silky. The Lhasa coat colors
include gold, smoke, parti, and slate. They are average shedders.

Training

The Lhasa Apso typically displays an arrogant and obstinate attitude. They may be difficult to housetrain, so the crate method is recommended. Intense early socialization and obedience are a must. They require firm, assertive and consistent commands, and will respond to praise and reward. The Lhasa will take charge if they are not trained clearly as to who is master.

Activity

The Lhasa Apso loves to play indoor games and is quite rambunctious, which largely meets their exercise needs. However, they benefit from outdoor excursions such as a daily walk. They are not suited for outdoor life, so even a small yard is unnecessary. The Lhasa is an excellent apartment and condominium dweller.

Ownership

Help reduce the number of Lhasa Apso puppies in shelters by doing your due diligence. Many puppies are often purchased with little or no knowledge of what goes into parenting one. Uneducated decisions often leave the puppy in need of adoption and in the care of rescue groups. Bringing home a puppy into your family has many benefits but we first implore you to educate yourself. An informed decision will take into account the characteristics of the breed, your lifestyle, expected veterinary care, the demands and limitations of owning one, their activity requirements and levels of companionship required.

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Featured Lhasa Apso Breeder

We raise quality champion line AKC Lhasa puppies on our farm in northeast Oklahoma. All of our puppies have wonderful temperaments and are very well socialized. They come with a health certificate, one year guarantee and are up to date on vaccinations. Please call or email us for additional informat...

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Anonymous asked:

2/13/2015 8:09:57 AM

2/13/2015 8:09:57 AM

I have a Lhasa Apso female puppy of 6 months.. please help me with the exact amount of royal canin to be given in gm per meal.. and how much it would be increased as so she grows to an adult...

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Anonymous

First off, stop feeding her Royal Canin. It is a bad brand of dog food, it is nothing but corn and filler. You want to feed your dog a high quality, grain-free dog food, which is the best thing for them. To be able to find a dog food in your area check out the website "Dog Food Advisor". The amount of food you will feed your dog when you feed her a high quality dog food is much less then you would need to feed low quality dog food such as Royal Canin. There is a guide on the back of the package of every dog food to help you start to figure out how much to feed your dog.2/13/2015 9:58:57 AM

Anonymous asked:

2/8/2015 11:59:23 PM

2/8/2015 11:59:23 PM

What is the difference in a Lhasa Apso being an AKC and the ACA?

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Anonymous

The AKC (American Kennel Club) is a registration for pure-bred dogs. While the ACA (American Canine Association) is to track the genetic health of canines. What this means is that the Lhasa Apso is a registered dog, but is also genetically healthy with the ACA. There is no difference, as the two associations are not for the same thing.2/9/2015 11:19:05 AM

Anonymous asked:

4/24/2014 3:02:05 PM

4/24/2014 3:02:05 PM

Hi, I have a male lhasa apso with pedigree and I would like to breed him. Any advise? We are new in town and we don't know where to look.

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Anonymous

It is always so important not to rush into anything. People should only breed if they are starting a professional breeding program, not just to experience the joy of puppies. Think twice before you breed! It's not uncommon for things to go wrong with the dam. Her life is at risk when being bred. 4/29/2014 1:02:58 AM

Anonymous

Another thing is that breeders don't make money if it's done right. There is just so much info that I can not possibly discuss. So research and talk to people. Go to shows, find someone who has your breed and talk to them. 4/29/2014 1:10:22 AM

Anonymous asked:

6/2/2013 6:39:18 PM

6/2/2013 6:39:18 PM

What is the price of a Lhasa Apso female young dog?

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Anonymous

Lhasa prices vary greatly as with anything. As a long time breeder and show person I will share my thoughts on this question. If a Lhasa (puppy) is priced under $500 I would be weary of the breeder. If a Lhasa is priced over $1,000 (for a pet) I would want to see something very amazing on the pedigree. I think a fair price ranged based on the median right now would be between $650 and $850 give or take a $50 difference. Pet stores, marketers and puppy mills should be avoided at all costs. You are not helping to eliminate them by buying from them. The concept of saving a puppy from bad conditions helps many of these places stay in business. Champion Lines, though it does help, does not guarantee a good dog either. Hope this helps!2/11/2014 8:53:56 AM

Anonymous asked:

3/26/2013 2:25:30 AM

3/26/2013 2:25:30 AM

at which age lhasa apso can get pregnant

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Anonymous

A Lhasa apso "can" get pregnant on her first heat. This, however, is a terrible time to breed her as she is not done growing. The first heat is generally between 6 & 8 months of age though variables in both directions can exist. An appropriate breeding should be at a minimum of 18 months or after the third heat. Absolutely do not breed on the first heat!2/11/2014 8:56:59 AM

Anonymous asked:

3/18/2013 6:49:31 AM

3/18/2013 6:49:31 AM

how rare is it for a lhasa apso to have light blue eyes with black pupils?

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Anonymous

A Lhasa apso with blue eyes is almost definitely not a purebred Lhasa apso unless it suffers from a health condition or is a dilute (extreme).2/11/2014 8:58:13 AM

Weaning a puppy has many variables that can alter the age decided upon. Ideally a pup that can be nursed at least part time till eight weeks is ultimate. Some mothers will nurse even up to 12 weeks (I have had one that was still nursing a pup I kept at 14 weeks). Most mothers will instinctively start slowing their willingness to nurse (frequency) around 4-5 weeks which encourages the pups to seek out alternative food sources. If a mother tries to start weaning before 4 weeks you will play a more significant role in weaning because in most cases puppies are not ready to be weaned at that age. Puppies are best if nursed completely for a minimum of 4 weeks with a slow introduction of slightly softened puppy dry food from 4-6 weeks. At six weeks nursing should have slowed to part time with pups eating dry food more than nursing (barely moistened if possible).2/11/2014 9:06:00 AM

Anonymous asked:

2/25/2013 4:51:40 AM

2/25/2013 4:51:40 AM

lhasa illness serious symptoms hi,
my dog is not moving at all.. its like he has no strength to stand up on his feet. he is 7 years old. doctor said he has suffered from a paralytic attack but i don't believe that.. how can i cure my dog?

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Anonymous

hi- my boy is 15/15 and his back legs are like jello, get a 2 opionion from a vet because it could be early arthritis. get a cbc blood test and ask vet if u should start dog on a glousamine/chrontrin pill. this way it will give the dog extra strength, go easy on walks. good luck. 3/18/2013 11:35:16 PM

Anonymous

Without a more broad spectrum description it would be impossible to even suggest a diagnosis...what led up to this condition, is he still eating, drinking, urinating, and having normal bowel movements. Lhasa can suffer from back problems particularly when they are longer in body type. Poisoning can create paralytic symptoms as can a severe reaction to a prescription medication. Even kidney failure can cause some paralysis type symptoms though not usually entire body paralysis. 2/11/2014 9:11:28 AM

Anonymous asked:

2/18/2013 3:46:49 PM

2/18/2013 3:46:49 PM

Do Lhasa Apso's have problems with hips

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Anonymous

Any breed "can" have problems with their hips when certain other conditions exist. Obesity would be one of those conditions that could lead to hip problems, poor diet another. Lhasas do have some back, hip and knee issues that surface from time to time. Good breeding will help to eliminate these issues from the breed entirely but many do not conform to good breeding practices. Use of some vitamin and mineral supplements may help but diet is another issue of extreme importance. Many of these type of skeletal issues are more probably with poor feeding. Owners often believe they are feeding good food, when, in fact, with better nutritional information they discover their food is lacking important ingredients. Each breed may have certain needs that are greater than another. Limit all jumping type activities to extend the dogs life and chances of living with the ailment as pain free as possible. One bad jump can cause a flare up in a dog that has already had a prior injury.2/11/2014 9:20:52 AM

discoloration on coat (looks like rust) I have a 7yr old Lhasa whom I rescued from a very bad living situation, It has been a few years since I rescued her I keep her groomed and bathed, she started getting rust around her eyes and i used tear stai remover and it went away but has returned only this time it is all over her coat, eyes, mouth, feet bottom, between back legs. it seems to be on areas that she licks. I have been told several reasons for this and several different ways to cure it, nothing seems to work. I am concerned that she may have health problems? If someone could give me an answer that would be great! Thank you

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Anonymous

The systemic effect us of concrrn...I have a cream color lhasa. I find it almost imperative to clean the corners of the eyes once or twice a day, before it gets onto the hair. Also adding Angel Eyes to food (or in a small spoon of peanut butter if you have to), helps stop the discoloration of tears. Very effective and takes about a month to start work.2/21/2015 9:57:44 AM

Anonymous asked:

1/6/2013 10:39:54 PM

1/6/2013 10:39:54 PM

major mucus around eyes My Lhasa Apso has major mucus around her eyes - why?

Is my dog Jealous of male visitors I have a Lhasa Apso, can you tell me what to do about him,If i have anyone to see me,he jumps on them and never leaves them alone he will not obey anything i say to him just tries to annoy every one. when company has gone he just sits on his mat quietly,

I have a 15 month Lhasa Apso bitch that has started to wee at the slightest noise we only have to put the hoover on and she will wee but when she was younger she used to chase and play with it we go out for a short time and when we return she has weed she loves children and go's made when they come.She loves walks but has started to whine when she is walking

You will get all kinds of Lhasa. I have a 2 year old Lhasa and a 18 month old Shihtzu. Most sites indicate that Lhasa's like being the old dog in the house and are not great with kids. I think alot depends on how much you socialize the dog with other dogs and kids. The issue is my Lhasa is a male and I am not sure how he would re-act if a toddler grabbed his coat, ears or pulled his tail. He might just protest about that. My Shihtzu would allow the pulling of the tail, but I can't say for sure with the Lhasa. 12/31/2012 1:17:55 PM

Anonymous asked:

12/11/2012 12:22:12 PM

12/11/2012 12:22:12 PM

My lhassa apso is in heat when can she get caught with male I want to breed my lhasa apso she is two and half she has just started bleeding yesterday so when will she let the male near her?

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Anonymous

I just bred my dog. She is 2 1/2. Her 4 pups are 11 weeks old. Within 1 week of onset have vet check her progesterone. 11-14 is ideal. Mine was 29 and I got her with a sire that night. (No luck). But on the next day and 2days after...they got it. She delivered a little early...57 days after that 2nd day. Good luck. Oh, be VERY picky about the sire !!!2/21/2015 10:05:49 AM

Anonymous asked:

10/31/2012 4:11:56 AM

10/31/2012 4:11:56 AM

my lhasa apso is 3 years old has started being sick just at night time other than that she is... my lhasa apso is 3 years old has started being sick just at night time other than that she is fine - why? thanks

I JUST GOT A LHASA POO AND THE PERSON THAT I BOUGHT HER FROM WAS FEEDING HER KIBBLES AND BITS.... I JUST GOT A LHASA POO AND THE PERSON THAT I BOUGHT HER FROM WAS FEEDING HER KIBBLES AND BITS. SHE STARTS TO CRY WHEN SHE GOES TO EAT IT AND IM NOT SURE IF ITS BECAUSE IT TO HARD. WHAT KIND OF PUPPY FOOD WOULD YOU RECOMMEND

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Anonymous

I feed my puppy winalot puppy I fed my dog the same when he was a pup10/11/2012 12:58:59 PM

Anonymous

we feed both our Lhasa Apso's Solid Gold - just a wee bit (that's really the name). It is salmon and bison flavored and it comes in a pink sparkly bag. We have fed both our dogs this on the direction of our vet since they were both puppies. We often add some chicken, low sodium beef stock, cooked sweet potatoes, and/or cooked carrots to it for variety if they seem to get board with it. 6/13/2013 2:18:02 PM

Anonymous asked:

10/8/2012 4:40:01 PM

10/8/2012 4:40:01 PM

I have just found out that my 7 months old Lhasa Apso bitch is having a phantom pregnacy by our... I have just found out that my 7 months old Lhasa Apso bitch is having a phantom pregnacy by our vet. He advised that this may continue in her other seasons if shes not spayed. I wanted to breed her just once in September 13 when she will be 18 months. After this i was going to get her spayed. Does anyone know if this would be safe to spayed her after a litter next year or would you recommend i spayed her now? Any feedback would be greatly appriciated.

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Anonymous

I would recommend that you get her spayed now because it really does not matter when she is spay. The only difference is that if she is spayed now she will have a lower risk of getting some types of cancer. Although Lhasa Apsos don't have a high risk of cancer so the choice really yours.10/10/2012 6:27:56 PM

Anonymous

If you would like to breed her she should go through at least two cycles, that ensures she is mature enough. She should be about 2/12 years old an should be mature enough. Check with you vet also to ensure your dog is ready to breed .. Good luck healthy breeding to you .. Patty11/8/2012 1:43:05 PM

Anonymous

My Lhasa went through that at age 3 1/2. it turned out that she had a herniated umbel (cant spell that word) cord. we had her spayed and she was alot happier and has not had any health problems since.
It was a hard decision for me as well, because i wanted to breed her onc, but as I look back I know that I did the right thing!
Good luck with whatever you decide to do.1/10/2013 1:53:44 AM

Anonymous asked:

10/2/2012 8:03:57 AM

10/2/2012 8:03:57 AM

Where did the lhasa apso breed come from... what is the mix breed....

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Lhasa Apso's started in Tibet. The king of Tibet had hundreds of Lhasa's guarding the castle. On the outside you see they would bite the ankles of the horsemen that came to enter the castle to kill the king and they would knock the horseman off the horse, and the shepherds that where inside the castle would go after the men. And kill them . You see when a Lhasa looks in the mirror they don't see little dog they see a lion hence the big personality 11/8/2012 2:05:27 PM

Anonymous asked:

9/7/2012 8:45:26 PM

9/7/2012 8:45:26 PM

When my Lhasa Apso doesn't feel well his tail doesn't curl on his back. Does any of your dogs do... When my Lhasa Apso doesn't feel well his tail doesn't curl on his back. Does any of your dogs do this

We have 2 lhasa apsos and one of them has 1 transparent but slightly pink claw the rest black is... We have 2 lhasa apsos and one of them has 1 transparent but slightly pink claw the rest black is this anything to worry about ?

What's the avg life span of a lhaso apso and I notice a similarity between lhaso apso and shih... What's the avg life span of a lhaso apso and I notice a similarity between lhaso apso and shih tzu - what can someone tell me?

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Anonymous

15 years8/15/2012 3:06:52 PM

Anonymous

My Lhasa lived to be 17 years old .. Vet care is so important .. Please watch the ears they are prone to ear infections . The more love the longer the life span well that's my opinion .. My vet said average life span could be 12-13 years hope this helps 11/8/2012 2:14:28 PM

Anonymous asked:

7/28/2012 3:29:27 PM

7/28/2012 3:29:27 PM

My 4 yr old Lhasa has started scratching the floor and skirting board when she goes under a bed... My 4 yr old Lhasa has started scratching the floor and skirting board when she goes under a bed or cabinet. I've tried a spray from the pet shop to stop scratching but it hasn't worked. She was in heat in April so i don't think it is any way related.

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Anonymous

Our lhasa's do that to. I think it's a comfort thing cause they scratch for a bit then curl up in a ball where they scratched9/13/2012 2:17:46 PM

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